9:30am Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema Opening Song - “Raise a Hallelujah” - Makenzie Payne Time of Greeting Children’s Time Homecoming Celebration Song - “Goodness of God” Sermon - “Amos: Let Justice Flow” Amos answered Amaziah, “I was neither a prophet nor the son of a prophet, but I was a , and I also took care of sycamore-fig trees. But the Lord took me from tending the flock and said to me, ‘Go, prophesy to my people Israel.’ —Amos 7:14-15 Three Definitions of Justice (mishpat) Justice is what life looks like when people treat one another according to God’s . Justice is when leaves the sanctuary and enters the streets. Justice is the God wants flowing through every human community. Why did God hate Israel’s religious festivals? (“I hate, I despise your religious festivals; your assemblies are a stench to me.”) Away with the noise of your songs!I will not listen to the music of your harps. But let ____________ roll on like a river,righteousness like a never-failing stream! —Amos 5:23-24 Where do you see the need for justice in our world today? Let justice flow! Song - “Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord” Offering and Prayer - Rev. Dana Seiler Song - “My Lighthouse” Benediction 11:00am Prelude - Jeff Perks Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema Call to Worship - Rev. Dana Seiler Leader: Welcome home, people of God. People: We come today to worship, to love, and to serve. Leader: God calls us to remember our past and honor our future. People: We come today to worship with integrity and compassion. Leader: Let us worship the God who sends us out to love our neighbors. People: We come to worship the God of our past and our future. *Hymn - “Amazing Grace” - #280 Verses 1, 3, 5 Prayer of Confession: Merciful God, we confess that too often we play at our faith instead of living it. We speak of service, but sit back while others serve. We cherish the legacy of the church but forget to contribute to its future. Forgive us when our worship stays inside these walls and does not shape the way we treat our neighbors. Forgive us for the ways we have settled for complacency instead of action. Pour your Spirit over us again, O God, and make us into a people whose faith bears fruit. Let us be people who practice kindness, speak truth, share generously, and seek justice. We pray all this in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. Declaration of Forgiveness Passing of the Peace A Time of Celebration for Homecoming Anthem - “Take Me Home” (Strommen) - Unity Choir Sermon - “Amos: Let Justice Flow” - Rev. David Bonnema Amos answered Amaziah, “I was neither a prophet nor the son of a prophet, but I was a , and I also took care of sycamore-fig trees. But the Lord took me from tending the flock and said to me, ‘Go, prophesy to my people Israel.’ —Amos 7:14-15 Three Definitions of Justice (mishpat) Justice is what life looks like when people treat one another according to God’s . Justice is when leaves the sanctuary and enters the streets. Justice is the God wants flowing through every human community. Why did God hate Israel’s religious festivals? (“I hate, I despise your religious festivals; your assemblies are a stench to me.”) Away with the noise of your songs!I will not listen to the music of your harps. But let ____________ roll on like a river,righteousness like a never-failing stream! —Amos 5:23-24 Where do you see the need for justice in our world today? Let justice flow! Anthem - “Let Justice Roll Like a River” (Haugen) Offering and the Lord’s Prayer Doxology Eastertide Affirmation of Faith by Rev. Sarah A. Speed: We believe in resurrection, mysterious, beyond our understanding, and yet, like tulips after the snow, real. We believe in Easter, in the promise of a God who would roll back every stone to return to us. We believe in Jesus, who calls us by name and asks, “Who are you looking for?” So we look for justice, for mercy, for God in our midst. And as we look, we sing, “Alleluia!” Amen. Hymn - “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” Benediction Postlude